Year 3 Writing Prompts

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These Year 3 writing prompts will transform your child into a budding young author! Keep scrolling for the following categories:

• Sentence starters
• Descriptive Writing
• Journal Prompts
• Personal Narrative Writing
• General prompts

Sentence Starters

Sentence starters are great tools for writing practice as they provide primary students with a structured beginning to their thoughts. Sentence starters are similar to story starters, and are often editable, so feel free to change them around based on your writer’s learning level and interests!

1. If I was in charge of the earth…
2. If I could make the rules in my house…
3. Mindfulness is important because…
4. If I could be friends with a celebrity we would…
5. If all the trees were made of candy…

Descriptive Writing

Descriptive writing prompts are excellent for helping students develop detailed and vivid descriptions in their writing. These writing ideas can encourage them to create a short story or elaborate on their ideas, boosting their ability to express themselves clearly and imaginatively.

1. You know how to design apps. Describe the app you make and how you use it.
2. Describe a goal you have for yourself.
3. Describe a meeting between Father Christmas, the Easter Bunny, and the Tooth Fairy.
4. Describe your dream job.
5. If you had all the money in the world, describe what you would do.

Journal Prompts

Journal prompts are a great way to encourage narrative writing by helping students reflect on personal experiences. You can make this activity more structured by using prompt cards and writing templates. Journal prompts are also a great writing morning activity, as they get the gears turning while also providing a space for calmness and reflection.

1. Would you rather give a gift or receive a gift, why?
2. What makes you most happy?
3. If someone were to describe your personality, what would they say?
4. What is your proudest accomplishment?
5. How do you show others you care about them?

Personal Narrative Writing

Personal narrative writing prompts are effective for helping learners share their experiences and improve their storytelling skills. These prompts encourage students to reflect on their own lives, promoting excellence in narrative writing by making their stories detailed and engaging.

1. Have you ever been hurt? What happened?
2. Write about a time when you felt you worked really hard.
3. Think about the last time you were sick. What did you do to get better?
4. Describe your favorite memory from when you were little.
5. Do you have a favorite holiday memory? Describe it.

General prompts

General prompts are excellent for sparking creativity and improving writing skills. Using writing frames with general prompts helps students quickly engage with an idea, If you are looking for teaching resources, these prompts are an effective writing stimulus for students.

1. What is the best Halloween costume you have ever had?
2. What do you like to do to celebrate the New Year?
3. If you and a friend were laughing, what would it be about?
4. Go for a walk outside. Using your five senses, what did you experience?
5. What would happen if you were trapped in a store overnight?

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